I wrote this devotion a few years ago. It refers to my dad who has since passed away. Unfortunately, I can't find any digital photos of my dad to paste here as we didn't have a digital camera before he died. If I can figure out how to paste an old one here, I will do so.... Continue Reading →
Significance of the Cross- Pt 3
Here is Pt 3 of "The Significance of the Cross." 3. At the cross we become related to one another through Jesus Christ. At the cross Jesus Christ created the church when He gave Mary and John to each other. At the cross He made us His relatives too. We can all be partners in the... Continue Reading →
Angela Witte, Mrs. Indiana, voted ‘Mrs. Congeniality’
Angela decorates Christmas ornaments with a child at Lutheran Children's Hospital in Ft Wayne IN Angela Witte- Mrs Indiana 2011 I first met Angela Witte as she was cleaning my teeth two years ago at our dentist's office. She was professional and friendly and gentle. At that time Angela had won a number of beauty... Continue Reading →
Indonesian recipe: Mie Goreng (‘fried noodle’)
This is a fun, tasty dish for kids to make with a little help from an adult. It's from my book, Recipe and Craft Guide to Indonesia. My helper is eighth grader Paige. Let me know if you choose to make this dish and how it turns out. It is especially good made with shrimp. Yum! If... Continue Reading →
Join the Bluffton Christian Writing Club!
If you've always wanted to be a published writer and live in Wells, Adams, Allen or Huntington counties of Indiana (you're welcome to come from further away), you may want to consider joining the Bluffton Christian Writing Club. We meet the second Monday night of each month year-round at River Terrace Estates on the north... Continue Reading →
Rick Smith: Out of Retirement, into County Politics
It’s amazing to me how a small, rural area that I write a weekly column for with the Ossian Sun Riser has so much diversity. From politicians to world-class gymnasts to octogenarians who sew dresses for orphans in Africa, there is always something newsworthy. This story is an example of someone using his skills to benefit... Continue Reading →
Romance author provides encouragement, mentoring
If you want to be a writer, you must study your craft. Take advantage of opportunities to learn about writing from experts. Those of us in the Fort Wayne area have unique opportunities to learn about writing from seasoned author Shirley Jump. Each month she offers a free workshop at a Barnes & Noble bookstore.... Continue Reading →
Tempting!
This devotional idea came to me as I read a newsletter at my church from a family our church supported who lived in the Philippines. Matt and Peggy Littell and their two sons were establishing churches in this country when this terrible accident occurred. Peggy’s response is stellar. I have often prayed for God’s grace... Continue Reading →
House of Hope — Dream Come true
Tom Felger of Ossian knows what its like to be in trouble with the law. When he was 17 years old, Felger placed a bomb inside a Norwell High School locker to celebrate the last day of his junior year. His little prank blew eight lockers off the wall. Felger recalls sitting on the witness... Continue Reading →
Tribute to my Mother-in-law
Psalm 46: 1: “God is our refuge and strength, a very present help in trouble.” Twelve years ago today my beloved mother-in-law died of liver cancer. She was a beautiful lady inside and out. We still miss her so much. When she was in the last stages of the disease, she and her husband chose... Continue Reading →
Vintage Eats of Kayleen Reusser 